Ramen Noodles Nutrition Facts

Ramen Noodles are popular in dormitories and other areas where people need a quick meal that doesn't require a lot of time, cooking or utensils. The food is easy to eat and only requires hot water, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy. The nutritional information on these foods is surprising to some.

Fat

Ramen Noodles have 6 g of saturated fat and a total of 12 g of fat. That accounts for 18 percent of the total fat a person should consume in a day and 30 percent of their daily saturated fat total.

Sodium

The sodium levels are quite high, with 1,960 mg in a single serving. That amounts to 82 percent of the total sodium an adult should consume in a day.

Miscellaneous Nutritional Facts

Ramen Noodles contain 0 percent of an individual's daily amount of vitamin A, vitamin C and cholesterol. There are only negligible amounts of those nutrients in a serving.

Carbohydrates and Fiber

Each serving contains 54 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fiber. This equals out to 18 percent of the daily recommended total of carbohydrates and 4 percent of the total amount of fiber.

Calcium and Iron

Ramen Noodles contain 2 percent of the total amount of calcium an adult should eat during the day and 12 percent of the total iron intake for the day.

References

• Ramen Noodle Nutrition Facts